Fresno Bee Player of the Year in 2011 ... Long Beach Press-Telegram's 32nd Best in the West basketball honorable mention team ... named West Coast All-Stars Camp and Best of Best team in 2010 … Best of West in 2010 … All-Tourney at St. Jope Basketball Classic 2009 … All-Tourney at Santa Barbara Holiday Classic in 2009 … All-Tourney at CW Nike Classic in 2008 … at West Coast All-Star Camp, scored 41 point … senior year averaged 21 ppg and 8 rpg … overall 2010-11 season record was 24-6 … junior year averaged 14 ppg, 7rpg and 3 apg … played on Organized Chaos club team and won championship in Las Vegas in 2009.

PERSONAL Father C.J. played football for San Jose State … mother Denise is a charge nurse at Children's Hospital in Central California ... brother Brandon plays basketball for Kentucky Wesleyan and was all-league this season, leading his team to the Sweet 16 … uncle Gary Payton played basketball at Oregon State and in NBA with Seattle Supersonics, Los Angeles Lakers and Miami Heat … cousin Travis Davis played football at Notre Dame and in NFL for Jacksonville Jaguars ad Pittsburgh Steelers … hobbies include working out, playing video games and being with family ... studying in the College of Arts and Sciences.

Coach Keating on Denzel "Denzel brings even more versatility to our backcourt and possesses a great feel for the game at either guard spot. He is a good scorer, and his understanding of the game makes him a threat with the ball in his hands. He has been coached, and it shows, and we are excited to add a player of his caliber to the mix."

Why Denzel Chose Santa Clara"I felt comfortable with the coaching staff and I really like Coach Keating. There are a great group of guys currently at the university, and they also helped to make me feel at home during my visit. The campus is very nice and the degree that I will obtain from this school is one of the best in the country."